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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6748 for the construction of Phase III improvements to Taxiway K at the Long Beach Airport; and authorize City Manager to execute a contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in an estimated amount of $7,856,741, plus a 25 percent contingency amount of $1,964,185, if necessary. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
Taxiway K at the Long Beach Airport was constructed in 1971, and the pavement is beyond the end of its useful life. Within the last 12 months, existing pavement has shown that emergency repairs will be necessary to maintain the taxiway's use. Currently, the eastern 1,800 feet of Taxiway K (Phases I & II) is being reconstructed under a separate contract. The remaining 2,200 feet of Taxiway K located east of Runway 12-30 will be reconstructed during Phase III.
The project includes reconstruction of taxiway pavement and shoulders, replacement of all edge lighting, guidance signs, pavement markings and drainage improvements including storm drains and the grading of the adjacent infield areas. The project will also enhance safety for Runway
7L-25R by realigning, reducing, and relocating the connector taxiways between the Runway and Taxiway K to optimal locations. Also included in the scope of the project is the re-grading of the portion of the infield areas located within the Runway Safety Area to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards.
City Council adoption of the plans and specifications and award of the contract are being recommended concurrently to expedite implementation of this project. The project was advertised for bid April 25, 2008, and bids were opened May 28, 2008. Information regarding the bid and Sully-Miller Contracting Company is provided on the attached contract award document.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption No. CEP- 117-07 has been issued for this project. The project received...
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